NECO Visual Arts Past Questions And Answers (Objective and Theory)
Section A: Visual Arts Questions (Continued)
Question: Who is known for creating the famous painting “Guernica,” a powerful anti-war piece depicting the horrors of the Spanish Civil War?
A) Salvador Dalí
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Joan Miró
D) Diego Rivera
Answer: B) Pablo Picasso
Question: Which art movement, characterized by fragmented and distorted imagery, emerged as a response to the trauma of World War I?
A) Dadaism
B) Cubism
C) Futurism
D) Abstract Expressionism
Answer: A) Dadaism
Question: Who is known for his kinetic sculptures that incorporate movement and often involve the viewer’s participation?
A) Alexander Calder
B) Alberto Giacometti
C) Jean Arp
D) Louise Bourgeois
Answer: A) Alexander Calder
Question: What art movement, founded by Andre Breton, sought to express the imaginative and subconscious mind through spontaneous techniques?
A) Dadaism
B) Cubism
C) Surrealism
D) Abstract Expressionism
Answer: C) Surrealism
Question: Who painted “The Persistence of Memory,” featuring melting clocks, and is known for his association with Surrealism?
A) Salvador Dalí
B) René Magritte
C) Max Ernst
D) Frida Kahlo
Answer: A) Salvador Dalí
Section B: Visual Arts Theory Questions (Continued)
Question: Explain the concept of “Impasto” in painting.
A) Smooth and even application of paint
B) Use of translucent layers for depth
C) Thick and textured application of paint
D) Incorporation of gold leaf into artwork
Answer: C) Thick and textured application of paint
Question: What is the purpose of the art technique known as “Tenebrism”?
A) Creating atmospheric perspective
B) Use of bright and vibrant colors
C) Dramatic use of light and shadow
D) Depicting everyday scenes realistically
Answer: C) Dramatic use of light and shadow
Question: Define the term “Hue” in the context of color theory.
A) The brightness of a color
B) The intensity or vividness of a color
C) The name of a color
D) The range of colors in a composition
Answer: C) The name of a color
Question: What does the term “En Plein Air” refer to in painting?
A) The use of multiple canvases in one artwork
B) Painting outdoors to capture natural light and landscapes
C) The incorporation of found objects into artworks
D) Creating artworks solely with primary colors
Answer: B) Painting outdoors to capture natural light and landscapes
Question: In sculpture, what is the term for a technique where the artist carves away material to create a form?
A) Casting
B) Modeling
C) Assemblage
D) Subtractive sculpture
Answer: D) Subtractive sculpture.
